Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month for 8 months:
Jan 16, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, & Aug 16
12-1:30pm

Mode
in studio and online via Zoom

Cost
$300 for the series (all 8 sessions)
$280.00 for all 8 months for YAF teachers and YTT graduates/students (email us for coupon code)
or
You can attend individual sessions
$40/session drop-in or day of schedule 
$35/session for YAF teachers and YTT graduates/students (email us for coupon code)

Join us for an immersive eight-month book club series as we explore Embodying the Yoga Sutra: Support, Direction, Space by Ranju Roy and David Charlton. Together, we'll delve into the wisdom of the Yoga Sutra through focused readings and discussions, connecting ancient teachings to our modern lives.

Patanjali's yoga sutras are the key text of yoga. Yet, for many yoga practitioners, its more profound treasures remain unknown or mired in obscurity.

Ranju Roy and David Charlton focus on 18 of the most essential sutras and show how each one illuminates the relationship between the body, the breath, and the mind in a practical, clear, and contemporary manner. The sutras are carefully deconstructed, put into context, and then developed into ideas for practice.

The authors examine the interplay of three key terms: support, direction, and space. They suggest that only by taking support on something can you establish a clear direction, and only then can a space open up to grow. This formula can be applied successfully to the body (in asana), the breath (in pranayama), and the mind (through meditation).

With illustrated asana sequences and suggested practices, Embodying the Yoga Sutra is both a practical and deeply philosophical book. Roy and Charlton give readers a whole new vocabulary with which to understand yoga as a living, vibrant, and dynamic tradition.

What to Expect

• Interactive Sessions: Attend in person or join via Zoom for a shared space of learning and reflection.

• Deep Exploration: Each month, we’ll focus on specific sections of the book, diving into topics such as practicing asana and pranayama, overcoming obstacles, and cultivating mindfulness.

• Practical Application: Explore how to embody the principles of yoga both on and off the mat.

Dates and Topics

• January 18, 2025: Introduction & Following the Path (Section 1)

• February 15, 2025: Yoga is a State of Mind & Starting from Where You Are (Sections 2-3)

• March 15, 2025: The Essential Method & Yoga and Wellness: A Therapeutic Model (Sections 4-5)

• April 19, 2025: Negotiating Obstacles & The Nature of Things (Sections 6-7)

• May 17, 2025: Klesa: Avidya’s Different Forms & Practicing Asana (Sections 8-9)

• June 21, 2025: Practicing Pranayama & Living with Ourselves (Sections 10-11)

• July 19, 2025: Living with Others & Guarding the Senses (Sections 12-14)

• August 16, 2025: Exploring the Potential of the Mind & Moving Beyond Ourselves (Sections 15-16)

Register

Upon registration and payment, you will receive a class registration confirmation. The confirmation will include a Zoom link if you registered to attend online via Zoom.

Reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and 2 hours before class.